United Arab Emirates
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- EntriesSingle Entry
- How to apply100% online
Pricing is set after your pre-assessment
The cost depends on your visa type, the number of applicants and your profile. Your consultant gives you the exact amount after the free pre-assessment — before you commit to anything.
- Consulate feeSet by the destination country
- ConsultancyFile preparation, appointment and follow-up
How your application runs
From the first call to the passport pick-up.
- Online applicationAbout 10 minutes
Fill in the application form with your passport details; it takes a few minutes and needs no consulate visit.
- Documents uploadSame day
Upload a passport scan and a photo. We check them before the application is submitted.
- Review by the authoritiesVaries
The destination's authorities assess the application; we follow it and keep you posted.
- e-Visa by e-mail
The approved e-visa arrives by e-mail. Print it or keep it on your phone for the border check.
Good to know
Entry rules by passport type
United Arab Emirates
- OrdinaryBurgundy passport e-Visa
- ServiceGrey passport Visa-free up to 90 days
- SpecialGreen passport Visa-free up to 90 days
- DiplomaticBlack passport Visa-free up to 90 days
Common reasons for refusal
Most refusals are avoidable. These are the ones we see most — and fix before you apply.
- 1Insufficient financial proof
<p>Bank statements that do not cover the trip, or sudden unexplained deposits right before applying.</p>
- 2Weak ties to home
No clear proof of employment, studies, property or family that makes your return certain.
- 3Inconsistent travel plan
Flight, accommodation and itinerary that do not match the dates or the stated purpose.
- 4Missing or invalid documents
Passport validity too short, photos out of spec, untranslated or unsigned papers.
- 5Wrong visa type or consulate
Applying for a tourist visa on a business trip, or at the consulate of a country that is not your main destination.
- 6Unexplained past refusals
A previous refusal or overstay that is not addressed openly in the new application.
United Arab Emirates visa: questions and answers
Can't find your answer? Our consultants are one message away.
Ask on WhatsAppDo Turkish citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Ordinary (burgundy) Turkish passport holders can get an e-visa or a visa on arrival for short trips to United Arab Emirates; other purposes need a consular visa.
United Arab Emirates visa: how long does it take?
It depends on the consulate's workload and the appointment queue; your consultant gives you an up-to-date estimate.
How much does the United Arab Emirates visa cost?
The cost combines the consulate fee, the application center fee and our consultancy fee, and depends on your visa type and profile. Request a free pre-assessment and your consultant will give you the exact amount.
Which documents does the United Arab Emirates visa require?
The checklist on this page lists every document for the selected visa type. Tick them off as you prepare and download the list as a PDF.
What if my United Arab Emirates visa is refused?
You can appeal or reapply. We analyse the refusal reasons with you and prepare a stronger file before the next application.
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Photo credits
- United Arab Emirates: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Germany: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0
- United States Of America: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0
- United Kingdom: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Italy: Diliff · CC BY-SA 2.5
- France: Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Canada: Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greece: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spain: Jebulon · CC0
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, resized.

